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Top 10 painting classes in Palo Alto, CA

Students agree: these Palo Alto painting classes are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Chapman Fine Arts, Art Lessons

Chapman Fine Arts, Art Lessons

4.9Exceptional(10)
Top Pro
8 hires on Lessons.com
29+ years in business
Serves Palo Alto, CA
I will teach you how to unlock your hidden talents and to discover essential techniques that can help you avoid months of frustration. I teach various sketching techniques, color mixing, brushwork techniques and teach about light, shadow, color theory and composition. I not only teach these various aspects about art, but I teach you how to make your own decisions in using these aspects. I have taught classes at College of San Mateo and at University Art in Redwood City, CA. I now teach classes in my own studio in San Carlos, CA. I have won many awards in art shows across the nation and collectors from all over the world own pieces of my work...
Painting Lessons With A Classically Trained Artist

Painting Lessons With A Classically Trained Artist

4.8Excellent(5)
330 hires on Lessons.com
Serves Palo Alto, CA & Online
Kim G. says, "Alfredo is a prodigious artist and the best art instructor I’ve ever had. I went from complete beginner to now regularly doing portrait commissions because of him. If you’re serious about improving don’t think twice about hiring him." Read more
Draw Juice

Draw Juice

1 hire on Lessons.com
14+ years in business
Serves Palo Alto, CA & Online
You can find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drawjuice/ for samples of my work. I teach artists important foundational drawing and painting skills, visual problem solving, identifying obstacles and strategies for breaking through them, time management and professional business practices. I have been drawing for 40 years and a working professional artist for 25 years in animation, games, TV, film and education. I get a thrill out of helping others to dream and move beyond what they thought they could achieve as artists by sharing my personal life experience and professional best practices I have learned along the way as an animato...
Prodigy Art School

Prodigy Art School

7+ years in business
Serves Palo Alto, CA
Prodigy Art School was founded by Badri Valian, the interdisciplinary artist, in the Bay Area, San Francisco. Badri has helped numerous students improving their creativity, their painting and drawing skills and has developed a better understanding of the color techniques for those who want to learn art from the basic. Badri lives in Los Altos Hills and she teaches in her studio in the same location. Her favorite subjects are portraits, figures and anything which relates to human and its needs. Badri has received many awards over the years of being a full time artist based on her creative techniques as well as her narrative visual practice....
Iaap Iqbal Arts Architecture Poetry

Iaap Iqbal Arts Architecture Poetry

17+ years in business
Serves Palo Alto, CA
IAAP (Iqbal Art Architecture Poetry) Specializes in design drawings, quick travel sketches, pen & ink studies, watercolors, oils & plein air. Completed formal studies at UC Berkeley, Taught children at "Insted Academy." Interacting with people, helping in realizing talent, nurturing young students to fulfilment.
ARTroads Academy

ARTroads Academy

24+ years in business
Serves Palo Alto, CA & Online
Established in 2001, ARTroads, located in San Francisco, CA, presents a unique and enriching opportunity for adults to discover their artistic potential. This organization provides professional and personal instruction in drawing and painting, emphasizing fundamentals while nurturing creativity. Not merely confined to a classroom, ARTroads also conducts workshops in the California wine country, Mexico, and Tuscany, Italy. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, ARTroads is committed to guiding you on your artistic journey.
Pacific Art League

Pacific Art League

Serves Palo Alto, CA
Dedicated to sustaining the great tradition of promoting art, training emerging artists and enriching lives in the San Francisco Peninsula since 1921, the Pacific Art League currently enrolls over 2,100 students of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels in classes taught by a faculty of 60 experienced artists at its downtown Palo Alto location. The gallery showcases monthly juried exhibits as well as other selected work by local artists. The League also offers summer art camps for youth and regular special events for art lovers as part of the growing vibrant art scene in the area...
Master Of Art MFA

Master Of Art MFA

2 hires on Lessons.com
27+ years in business
Serves Palo Alto, CA
@gmail MFA. Graduated elite school in art in CA. Additionally trained Paris, Montpellier toured Germany, Hungary, Transylvania and Asia minor on Fellowship to photograph ancient sites based on Classic study at UCLA. Worked in glossy publications in LA and NYC. Went to S. Asia for new growth. Life long passion only work in art. Early retirement research in peaceful Sunnyvale. Building up to strike again in few years. Teaching college seasonally and earn freetime to carry out life long investigation of images in literary concepts and lightings at extremes - what I am most passionate about. ADDED, I take a trip 8/18-9/18 of 22. I have prob...
Samsongheart

Samsongheart

3+ years in business
Serves Palo Alto, CA
Resin artist. Ocean resin artist. My page is SamSongHeart Can teach you resin artwork techniques in person.
Netra Arts Studio

Netra Arts Studio

12+ years in business
Serves Palo Alto, CA
Netra Arts Studio, based in Foster City, CA and surrounding areas, was founded in 2013 by a lifelong artist with a passion for nurturing young talent and promoting latent creativity. The studio offers a range of art classes including painting, drawing, arts and crafts, and ceramics. The aim is to inspire excellence, self-confidence, and creativity in every student, fostering personal growth in technique, artistry, and creativity. A sister company, Canvas And Cafe, established in 2015 in Foster City, combines art with culinary delights, featuring a kitchen that prepares fresh, organic dishes amidst an art gallery setting.

Your Painting Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much do painting classes cost?

Painting classes cost $200 to $500 for a 5- to 10-week course, or $20 to $80 per person for a single session. Local, city-sponsored classes typically cost less than private lessons or college courses. Some painting classes offer discounts for friends, children, or other groups.

Some instructors include all materials in their prices, while others require that you buy some or all of them yourself. Online painting classes can be done anywhere and can be paused as needed without slowing anyone else down.

How long are painting classes?

Painting classes usually last 1 to 3 hours¸ depending on the age group, experience level, and location. Kids' classes are shorter than adult or college-level classes and are sometimes only available during certain hours of the day.

What kind of painting class is best for beginners?

Acrylic paint is best for beginners because it is easy to work with, easy to clean up, and dries quickly. Watercolor paint is also convenient and easy to clean up, but it is harder to work with and correct mistakes. Oil paints are best for beginner or intermediate painters with some experience.

Where can I take painting classes?

You can take painting classes from local rec centers, colleges, private instructors, and paint-and-sip shops. Paint-and-sip businesses provide materials and instructions for students to complete while socializing and drinking or eating.

What do I bring to painting classes?

Some classes provide all of the paint and supplies. Others do not, and you will have to buy your own. This may include any of the following:

  • Paints
  • Brushes
  • Easel
  • Canvas
  • Apron

How do I hire a painting instructor?

Search our list of instructors, then:

  • Compare 3+ free estimates.
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  • Choose an experienced instructor.
  • Make sure there are enough openings for you and any friends or family members you bring.
  • Make sure you have the right supplies if applicable.
  • Avoid making large payments up front.

What questions should I ask painting instructors?

When looking for local painting classes, ask the following questions:

  • How long have you been painting?
  • Do you allow walk-ins?
  • What type of paint would you recommend for my experience level?
  • What's your cancellation policy?
  • Do you have an age requirement?
  • How long are your classes?
  • Can I take my work home after class, or does it need to stay here to dry?
  • Will you give me an estimate and contract in writing?

Reviews for Palo Alto painting classes

Recent success stories from people in the Palo Alto area.
Melani B.
Great guidance and coaching without being overbearing. Felt good to get a good start on my painting.
Chapman Fine Arts, art lessons
Diana B.
Alfredo is a super mentor. He starts with basics but if you have experience he will go where you want. He works on a painting simultaneously with you. Color theory, Values, etc. Well worth it.
Painting Lessons With a Classically Trained Artist
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